State Guidance Document on Writing an IEP



Steps to Writing a Quality PLOP


Team Self Evaluation


The following checklist can be used before or after completing a PLOP to self assess for quality



Gathering Data


What assessments should be considered and documented in the PLOP? Use the following list of normed assessments can be administered and included in the Evaluation Results section and Academic Achievement:



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The following teacher surveys collect important information from the student's various teachers to be synthesized and included in the PLOP:



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The following can be used to gather data from the student about their post secondary goals.
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NYC DOE Vocational Assessment Forms

NYSED Transition Implementation Tools

Urban Assembly Transition-related Documents

Transition: The following site offers a free career interest quiz which is 24 questions long and assesses a student's interest and style in four categories. Students may need support choosing between career options initially asked about.
Career Path Survey


Example of PLOP


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Examining Student Work in the Context of Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)


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SESIS Training Webcasts



Further Reading


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Important Links


NYSED Guide to Quality IEP

SESIS login

Presentation Decks